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URGENT NEED IN SOUTH SUDAN

THE SITUATION

Violence erupted in December 2013, forcing more than a million people to flee their homes and causing thousands of deaths. One in three people in South Sudan are severely food insecure and malnutrition rates, particularly among children, have reached critical levels.

6.1 million in need of emergency assistance1.8 million displaced4.8 million facing starvation

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CARE'S RESPONSE

So far, CARE has assisted more than 300,000 people with life-saving support in four of the hardest hit states: Jonglei, Upper Nile, Unity and Eastern Equatoria.

This includes:

Food distribution: CARE is distributing emergency food to displaced populations as well as cash and food for work programs for host communities.

Health: CARE supports over 40 health facilities and the majority have remained open despite the fighting. These clinics are providing basic health care, essential nutrition information for mothers and children, and sexual and reproductive health services. Many of our facilities have been close to the violence and, in some cases, have treated the wounded.

Water and Hygiene: Since January, CARE has been reaching displaced people and host communities with water, sanitation and hygiene services. This includes distributing hand soap and providing education on hand washing, and personal and food hygiene.

Protecting Women and Girls: The conflict has seen a surge in violence against women, and it is getting worse. CARE is working to prevent sexual and gender-based violence. This includes hosting education sessions about the causes, consequences and prevention of this violence for thousands of people.

Supporting Refugees in Uganda: CARE is aiding refugees who have fled South Sudan with water, sanitation and hygiene assistance along with protection support for women and girls. We are monitoring the refugee situation in Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan, and planning a potential response.

LATEST NEWS

South Sudan: Violence Fuels Humanitarian Crisis

South Sudan faces a spiralling humanitarian crisis as the recent surge in fighting prevents aid agencies from providing urgent help to millions of people in need. Violence and insecurity continue in Juba and are spreading to other states despite a fragile ceasefire in a country where half the population relies on humanitarian aid, ten aid agencies warned today. Read more

Aid workers in South Sudan: "Who will treat us when you leave?"

The conflict in South Sudan has impacted millions; however it is not just violence that has destroyed lives. Lack of basic health services, disease outbreaks, and high rates of chronic malnutrition have been made worse by the conflict. As the violence increases, aid workers may be forced to return home and leave already vulnerable communities without essential services. Read more

South Sudan through the eyes of a child: Zeieya's story

Zeieya was born on the Friday just before Independence Day in South Sudan on July 9, 2011. Her name means “when a new era comes in” and she was named to commemorate the independence of her country. What is her life like now, five years after independence? Read more

South Sudan Marks Independence Day on Brink of Collapse, Warns CARE

As South Sudan marks its fifth Independence Day on July 9, economic fallout, political instability and risk of famine loom large and threaten South Sudan’s future, warns CARE. The Integrated Phase Classification (IPC) on food security reported recently that an estimated 4.8 million people are suffering from extreme hunger with parts of Unity State at risk of famine. Read more